Carlton N. Camp
Born(1845-01-05)January 5, 1845
Hanover, New Hampshire
DiedSeptember 1, 1926(1926-09-01) (aged 81)
Buried
Etna Cemetery, Hanover, New Hampshire
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankPrivate
UnitNew Hampshire 18th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry - Company B
Battles/warsThird Battle of Petersburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Private Carlton N. Camp (January 5, 1845 September 1, 1926) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Camp received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on 2 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 21 December 1909.[1][2]

Biography

Camp was born on 5 January 1845 in Hanover, New Hampshire. He enlisted into the 18th New Hampshire Infantry on 6 September 1864.[3] He died on 1 September 1926 and his remains are interred at the Etna Cemetery in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Medal of Honor citation

Brought off from the picket line, under heavy fire, a comrade who had been shot through both legs.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Carlton N. Camp". Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  3. "18th New Hampshire Regiment Company B Roster". Retrieved 18 October 2013.
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